1993 TOYOTA TERCEL PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Airbag deployment issues:

  • Air bag indicator light came on, driver's side airbag replaced
    
  • Air bag light continually illuminates
    
  • Air bag did not deploy during accidents
    
  • Air bag deployed halfway, causing injuries
    
  • Air bag warning light illuminated due to defective sensor
    
  • Air bag light stays on after vehicle has been started
    
  • Air bag failed to deploy during a collision
    

• 2. Mechanical issues:

  • Engine needed replacement at 72,517 miles
    
  • Strong chemical fumes entering passenger compartment
    
  • Engine prematurely failed at 72,000 miles
    
  • Braking issues, brakes changed multiple times
    
  • Throttle sticks causing acceleration issues
    
  • Vehicle stalls in traffic
    

• 3. Seat belt issues:

  • Driver's side seat belt inoperative
    
  • Passenger's side seat belt inoperative
    
  • Seat belt failed during a collision, resulting in injuries
    
  • Shoulder belts failed to restrain during collision
    

• 4. Other issues:

  • Bumper sustained excessive damage in minor impact
    
  • Windshield crack tendency
    
  • Vehicle struck in accidents, air bags did not deploy
    
  • Seat back releases with force
    
  • Smoke from vehicle, rings shot and engine needs replacement
    
  • Brakes failed to stop the vehicle, causing an accident and air bag deployment with burns